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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.91, 599.03 and 286.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.91, 599.03 and 286.80 is: 395.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.91 : 599.03 = 286.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.91/599.03 = 286.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.91x = 599.03 × 286.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.91x = 171,801.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,801.80/433.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.94

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